BELLEFONTE, Pa. (WTAJ) -- After a commercial vehicle crash early Thursday morning near the Bellefonte exit, Interstate 80 westbound will be closed shortly to allow for vehicle recovery, PennDOT announced.

With the closure in effect, traffic along I-80 westbound will be under a detour from exit 178, Lock Haven, where drivers will have to take the exit and follow along Route 220 northbound to Route 150 southbound to reconnect with I-80 in Milesburg. Signage for this "brown" detour is posted along the route.

Boards along I-99 northbound will also display messages urging drivers who need to connect with I-80 westbound to take exit 78A/150 South and follow the route to reconnect to I-80 in Milesburg.

PennDOT believes the closure will be in place until at least midnight.

PennDOT encourages m

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